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News Release from: SGS | Subject: Testing for RoHS in China
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 23 January 2007
Testing for more stringent RoHS in China
The RoHS requirements in China are stricter and are based on a different principle than the self declaration concept in the European Union.
The RoHS requirements in China are stricter and are based on a different principle than the self declaration concept in the European Union The introduction of RoHS legislation in China on 1 March 2007 will mark a new chapter in the RoHS age
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 28 Jun 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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There are several differences between the European and the Chinese approach to this matter.
The first major difference between the European and Chinese approach to RoHS is the special marking that Chinese products will have to bear starting with the first day on which the RoHS laws come into force.
In the European Union products can be introduced to the market without special markings and conformity verifications even after July 2006.
Another difference that will be implemented at a later date is the testing in government accredited laboratories of all EandE products.
Thus the Chinese RoHS legislation requirements are stricter than the European concept.
The Chinese Ministry of the Information Industry (MII) will supervise the implementation of RoHS, which applies to all products manufactured in China for the Chinese or foreign markets and to imported products.
The items included in the "Electronics Information Products" (EIP) category are subject to this law as are all other products listed by the Chinese Compulsory Product Certification Scheme (CCC).
The first step of RoHS implementation will be the marking of all EandE products and supplying of all the necessary information by manufacturers and importers.
The standard marking of a product is to be published by the Chinese authorities by March 2007 and it could include the information presented in the table.
The second step in Chinese RoHS implementation will be the testing of all EandE products.
Step two is still under debate and it will depend on the final definition of the Chinese RoHS. Request a free brochure from SGS ...
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